Demi Chef De Partie (Pastry)

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hospitality company is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to oversee culinary operations and manage the food production process. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of kitchen experience and a culinary diploma. Responsibilities include training colleagues, ensuring compliance with food safety, and maintaining service excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity for culinary professionals looking to advance their skills in a prestigious environment.

Benefits

Employee benefit card offering discounted rates

Learning programs through our Academies

Opportunity to develop talent and grow

Involvement in Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in the kitchen.
• Completed kitchen apprentice or chefs training courses for at least one year.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Organize the section with regards to production and services.
• Write daily food requisitions and kitchen transfers.
• Oversee the selection and training of Culinary colleagues.
• Demonstrate a commitment to service excellence.
• Foster a solution-oriented work environment.
• Help attain food cost goals and manage inventories.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership quality

Interpersonal abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to guest needs

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Company Description

"Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/. Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS"

Role

As an active member of the culinary team, the Demi Chef de Partie will oversee the Culinary Division for Rixos Premium Dubai Hotel, plan and be responsible for food production and management of all food while taking ownership for the development and quality of the kitchen areas.

Responsibilities

• Organize together with the Chef de Partie shifting in the section with regards to place production and its services.

• Together with his/her Chef de Partie write daily dry store, food requisitions and kitchen transfers on the appropriate forms for the approval of Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef in order to achieve the high stock rotation desired in his/her section.

• Oversee the selection, training and development of all Culinary colleagues to ensure timely career growth and development

• Clearly demonstrate to guests and colleagues a commitment to service excellence through the effective implementation and delivery of RixosStandards at all times

• Foster a winning, solution-oriented work environment, motivating and engaging colleagues to continuously deliver the best possible service to our guests

• Responsible in helping to attain food cost of sales goals by overseeing ordering, inventories and food controls for the entire division. Will work with food stores to ensure proper delivery (and quality) of all food items

• Ensure all kitchens are compliant with RixosHotels Food & Beverage service standards and controls

• Ensure that all kitchen operations are compliant with legislated food safety regulations

Qualifications

• Knowledge and Experience

• Diploma/Degree in Culinary Arts or related discipline an asset.

• At least 5 years in the kitchen.

• Completed kitchen apprentice or chefs training courses for at least one year.

• Fluent in English

• Knowledge of the principles and practices within the Food & Beverage/Hospitality profession

• Sound knowledge about all kinds of cooking techniques and methods

• Computer literacy a must, with a strong knowledge of Word, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

• Competencies

• Presentable, well groomed with leadership quality.

• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

• Highly responsible & reliable

• Ability to work well under pressure and independently in a fast paced environment

• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team

• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Able to develop strong work relationships with both Guests and Colleagues alike

• Must be able to handle a multitude of tasks in an intense, ever-changing environment while remaining calm and collective

• Must be flexible in terms of working hours

Benefits

• What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide

• Learning programs through our Academies

• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!

• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21